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Tips on Making a Decision

Decision-making never ends. It is an important part of everyday life, and it is how we choose our path.   71  Sometimes we leave things to luck. Other times we take a more active role. Here are some of the ways we usually make decisions.

◆ Make a list of pros and cons(利与弊). When you try to make a difficult decision, you can take out a piece of paper, and then list the pros and cons of each choice.   72 

◆ Ask a friend.  73  While I don’t think this is always true, I can see how friends can point out certain things that we may be unaware of. By getting a choice from a third party who knows us well, we can get good ideas that we didn’t take into consideration before.

74  Some decisions require that we know more about the subject we are deciding on. Making a choice without first doing some research can turn things into a nightmare(噩梦), so don’t hurry. Take your time to search Google or Wikipedia or find a forum(论坛)to ask a couple of questions. Be careful and check your sources.

◆ Go to an expert. Seldom are we the most knowledgeable person on a particular subject. Our friends can sometimes be no better.  75  Investing(投资)? Talk to a market analyst. Feeling depressed? Go to see a psychologist. Not sure how to write a book? Discuss tips with other authors.

A.      Do your research.

B.      Leave our choices to chance.

C.      We make decisions in all kinds of ways.

D.     These can be important questions to ask.

E.      This can help provide a bigger picture of what you are working with.

F.      In this case it may be better to get advice from an expert in the field.

G.     Some studies have shown that others may know us better than ourselves.

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Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage

  Many of China's post-1980s generation have now become parents.

  "RMB 1, 000 for the nursery and RMB 5, 000 for the kindergarten, ” a post on a popular Internet site says.The author explains that it costs RMB 450, 000 to raise a child through to the sixth grade."A whole family, s monthly income is spent on the child; every minute you have is used earning money for your child? your moods are hugely affected by your child, s; friends, career and fun all belong to your pre-child life; youM sell your house to get your child into a better school.

  And this, according to sina.com, means a generation of "child slaves" has been created.

  With thousands of people blogging in China, s cyber space, a new group of bloggers have made a name for themselves by blogging about raising children.These young parents who regularly blog about their children, s daily lives, exchange tips and post hundreds of cute photos of their toddlers are divided about whether they are slaves to their children.

  Gao Jia, who is about to have a baby, thinks she^s a ‘'slave-to-be, and looks forward to it."It's my responsibility to raise the next generation.”

  Blogger Baobao, on the other hand, thinks she is a "child farmer, rather than a child slave."Pm raising my child like a farmer planting baby trees.

  Wen Ma, who also writes her own child-raising blog, criticizes the popular Chinese saying "everything we do is for the kids".She continues, "We take both that saying and kids too seriously; for our children, s sake, we cannot be child slaves.It makes us weak.

  Huan Zi doesn, t think child slave correctly describes her generation of parents."We can be apartment slaves, because we need an apartment to live in, but it's our own choice to have children, she says."There will come the time when the post-1980s generation finds their own place in life, but being slaves should not be it.

(1)

It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that ________.

[  ]

A.

raising children is far more difficult than many of the post-1980s generation expected

B.

raising children is what many of China, s post-1980s generation expected

C.

many of China's post-1980s generation are well prepared to raise children

D.

many of China' s post-1980s generation refuse to perform their duty of raising children

(2)

According to the passage "child slaves, , means “________.”

[  ]

A.

people who are willing to raise children

B.

people who employ children as servants

C.

people who lose all the money for their children

D.

people who sacrifice all they have to raise children

(3)

The post-1980s parents often blog about these things EXCEPT ________.

[  ]

A.

their children's daily life

B.

exchanging tips on raising kids

C.

making names for their kids

D.

posting cute photos of their kids

(4)

is probably willing to be a child slave among the following people.

[  ]

A.

Baobao

B.

GaoJia

C.

Wen Ma

D.

HuanZi

(5)

What can be concluded from the passage?

[  ]

A.

The post-1980s generation finds it interesting to raise children.

B.

The post-1980s generation daren't face the fact that they have to raise children.

C.

Not all the post-1980s generation are complaining about raising children.

D.

Not all the post-1980s generation want to be apartment slaves.

2008年北京奥运会引起了世界各国人民的高度重视,他们踊跃要求做志愿者,故中国奥组委在网上公布了招聘志愿者的相关信息:

A.OPPORTUNITIES

More than 20,000 volunteers of all ages to support the 8,400 athletes that are participating in our year-round sports training and competition programs. To keep their dream alive, your help is needed.Here are some of the tips which you and/or your group need, just read the application guides or call at Beijing Olympics Volunteer hotline +86-10-12308  Olympic Jobs - Beijing 2008.

B.SPORTS

Become a Special Olympics Coach in your favorite sport. Help get quality athletic uniforms and equipment for athletes. Set up Training Schools for volunteers in China.Duties include timers, scorekeepers, officials, announcers, award presenters.

C.SCHOOLS

Athletes form teams that compete in a variety of sports. Adopt the Olympics Sports Skill Programs as part of your adaptive physical education and after school program.Organize a student fund-raiser to collect money for 2008 Beijing Olympics teams.

D.FUNDRAISING

Encourage your business or place of work to make money or in-kind contribution to the Olympics. Organize a special event to raise money for the Olympics programs. Remember Olympics in your mind, or as a long-range planned gift.

E. ADMINISTRATIVE

Put your typing, filing, telephone, and computer skills to work as a volunteer in an Olympics office. Assist with large mailings, distribute fliers, and posters for our events.

F. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Work in a Media Center for state competitions and special events.Volunteer your time to help out in the state’s public relations department. Collecting photographs and press clippings, preparing press kits, etc.(no previous experience required). Write athlete feature articles on athletes, families, coaches and the Olympics.

现在,请阅读下面志愿者网上发来的个人信息,了解他们的意愿及特长,然后进行信息匹配。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

1.                            Ave 6 1002  Perth, Australia

January 1, 2007

Hi, sir,

I was born in Beijing, currently living in Perth, Australia and I’d like to sign up as a volunteer for Beijing Olympics. I’m willing to set up schools to train volunteers in China mainly to learn some English and skills to be timers, award presenters, so please consider me as one of your needed volunteers! Many thanks!

Harry

2.                                            6 Villa Maurice, 9320 Antony, France

May 2, 2007

Dear sir or madam,

I would like to take part in the volunteer program for the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, because it’s my dream to become a part of this great world event—Olympic Games, and I am very good at sports, but I’m old, can I still apply and how can I apply for it?

Sincerely,

Jesse

3.                                                     Marlborough 27, MA, USA

April 20, 2007

Hello sir or madam,

I will be a Johnson & Wales Graduate. Though I am not very experienced, yet I would be very interested in volunteering myself for the summer Olympics. I would like a job as a news reporter, and if you would get back to me, I would gratefully thank you.

Collins

4.                                         Postbox 296  Oxford University, England

August 8, 2007

Hello, gentlemen,

I am interested in a volunteer at Beijing Olympics. I was a basketball coach, working at Oxford University. I am eager to take on challenge to help athletes know how to form teams to compete. Also I will set up an organization to raise money for the Games. Please consider me.

    Jack

5.                                              1889 Baxter Road , Loveland Ohio

March 4, 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,

So excited about the Beijing Olympics, and it’s great to see so many people interested in volunteering. I would also like to be a part of this event! I am a secretary in a sports center in USA.I am good at computers and I can help with mails, posters and so on.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!

         Tony

A.OPPORTUNITIES

More than 20,000 volunteers of all ages to support the 8,400 athletes that are participating in our year-round sports training and competition programs. To keep their dream alive, your help is needed. Here are some of the tips which you and/or your group need, just read the application guides or call at Beijing Olympics Volunteer hotline +86-10-12308  Olympic Jobs - Beijing 2008.

B.SPORTS

Become a Special Olympics Coach in your favorite sport. Help get quality athletic uniforms and equipment for athletes. Set up Training Schools for volunteers in China. Duties include timers, scorekeepers, officials, announcers, award presenters.

C.SCHOOLS

Athletes form teams that compete in a variety of sports. Adopt the Olympics Sports Skill Programs as part of your adaptive physical education and after school program.Organize a student fund-raiser to collect money for 2008 Beijing Olympics teams.

D.FUNDRAISING

Encourage your business or place of work to make money or in-kind contribution to the Olympics. Organize a special event to raise money for the Olympics programs. Remember Olympics in your mind, or as a long-range planned gift.

E. ADMINISTRATIVE

Put your typing, filing, telephone, and computer skills to work as a volunteer in an Olympics office. Assist with large mailings, distribute fliers, and posters for our events.

F. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Work in a Media Center for state competitions and special events. Volunteer your time to help out in the state’s public relations department. Collecting photographs and press clippings, preparing press kits, etc. (no previous experience required). Write athlete feature articles on athletes, families, coaches and the Olympics.

现在,请阅读下面志愿者网上发来的个人信息,了解他们的意愿及特长,然后进行信息匹配。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

1.                                             Ave 6 1002  Perth, Australia January 1, 2007

Hi, sir,

I was born in Beijing, currently living in Perth, Australia and I’d like to sign up as a volunteer for Beijing Olympics. I’m willing to set up schools to train volunteers in China mainly to learn some English and skills to be timers, award presenters, so please consider me as one of your needed volunteers! Many thanks!

Harry

2.                                           6 Villa Maurice, 9320 Antony, France

May 2, 2007

Dear sir or madam,

I would like to take part in the volunteer program for the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, because it’s my dream to become a part of this great world event—Olympic Games, and I am very good at sports, but I’m old, can I still apply and how can I apply for it?

Sincerely,

Jesse                                              

3.                                                    Marlborough 27, MA, USA

April 20, 2007

Hello sir or madam,

I will be a Johnson & Wales Graduate. Though I am not very experienced, yet I would be very interested in volunteering myself for the summer Olympics. I would like a job as a news reporter, and if you would get back to me, I would gratefully thank you.

Collins

4.                                      Postbox 296  Oxford University, England

August 8, 2007

Hello, gentlemen,

I am interested in a volunteer at Beijing Olympics. I was a basketball coach, working at Oxford University. I am eager to take on challenge to help athletes know how to form teams to compete. Also I will set up an organization to raise money for the Games. Please consider me.
    Jack

5.                                             1889 Baxter Road , Loveland Ohio

March 4, 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,

So excited about the Beijing Olympics, and it’s great to see so many people interested in volunteering. I would also like to be a part of this event! I am a secretary in a sports center in USA.I am good at computers and I can help with mails, posters and so on.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!

         Tony

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